Academie Hotel Lyon – A Favorite for Families in Lyon

Academie Hotel Lyon offers 12 rooms and suites, each themed around different academies of knowledge. Rooms feature parquet floors, French ceilings, soundproof walls, and air conditioning. All accommodations include a private bathroom with shower or bathtub, hairdryer, flat-screen TV, tea and coffee maker, and free WiFi. The Lumière Suites offer views over the cobbled streets of Vieux Lyon, while the Lyon Traboule Suites provide two independent living areas with two bathrooms. An apartment option connects a Lumière suite with a classic room for family stays.

A continental breakfast with eggs and fresh croissants is served daily. For evening drinks and snacks, guests can visit Le Bar à Gones at the neighboring Collège Hotel, which serves Argentinian tostados, tapas, and light snacks. The bar offers rums from around the world and cocktail workshops. Chez Louise on Place de Change is a recommended dining option nearby.

Located on a pedestrian street in Lyon's UNESCO-protected Old Town (5th arrondissement), the hotel is 0.5 km from Hotel de Ville - Louis Pradel metro station. It's surrounded by traditional bouchons Lyonnais restaurants, cafés, and medieval lanes. Key landmarks within walking distance include the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon (0.5 km), Fourvière Basilica (1 km), Place des Terreaux (0.5 km), and the Gallo-Roman theaters (1 km).

The 24-hour front desk provides concierge services and complimentary newspapers. A computer station is available for guest use. The hotel has received the Green Key eco-label for its environmental initiatives. For meetings and seminars, the property utilizes facilities at the adjacent Collège Hotel, which offers various room configurations.

Housed in a fully refurbished 14th-century townhouse, the hotel features a collection of art books about Lyon and vintage decor including a Remington typewriter, vintage globe, and puppets from Lyon's traditional guignol theater. An interior courtyard serves as a summer garden. The property draws inspiration from academic institutions, with each floor developing a different theme of knowledge and erudition.